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@hutchfromba

2 жыл бұрын

But your still not a SG or Gibson style guy. Are you...? Lol 😆 Blues On Shane....💙. Thanks❗️

I bought a '22 SG modern, trans black fade, last year, and I have never played an SG before. I was so knocked out about the quality, and playability of this guitar, I'm still learning all there is to know about it! Great guitar.

An SG with an input jack that isn't 0.3cm away from the tone knobs?? Sign me up for it.

@SirSneakerPimp

2 жыл бұрын

That is the very reason I have the SG Supra.

@geofflee6295

2 жыл бұрын

Output jack!

@TheJuggernautv2

2 жыл бұрын

Hallelujah!

Outstanding vid Sir. I really like the way you play the gtr first and talk about it afterwards. I'm looking at this SG and this was very helpful.

Dang, that is one gorgeous SG ! I would pick that over most of the classic models for sure.

sweet intro photography, wow. I have the Epi budget modern and it grows on me. More eye candy than sonic wonder, but I'm sold on it after a year

Great video and guitar! How is the neck dive on this one?

Guitar looks and sounds great. Thanks again Shane. Good to see Gibson finally adding some versatility to a great workhorse. I have two lefty Tokai sg’s , MIC and they are excellent playing machines as well.

Hey Shane. A really good review. I've had one in trans black for a little over a year and love it. Picked it up at the Guitar Station Sth Yarra, a shameless plug but Henry really looks after you over there. The ebony fretboard is slick and fast. A great guitar. The pickups go off, heaps of sustain. I play metal, hard rock, blues and this guitar handles those styles really well. The neck dive is not that bad at all and easily fixed with a wide, grippy leather strap. I have a Les Paul modern, same Gibson series, which has the same pickups and interestingly they respond and sound different in each guitar. Seems to have more gain and more focused upper mids in the SG. Pickup heights are pretty much the same in both guitars. Both guitars sound and feel great. Cheers.

It does look and sound, good, Shane. Thanks for the review. I got one of the Epiphone Muse SGs a year or so back. It's a similar modern take on the SG that took my fancy. .

Thanks for the review Shane. Aesthetically my Epiphone Modern SG looks very close with a brown tinge to the fade (apart from the headstock) & I love it. I love the asymmetric neck. Be interesting to compare the Gibson vs the Epiphone. I'm highly tempted to buy some Burstbuckers for it as the Gibson sounds great. Did it have the out of phase coil split, as the Epiphone has one on the push pull on the tone knob? Fretwork was great on the Epiphone (I might have got lucky there). Perhaps you could get Ben to compare the two in Sky Music on your return from the US?

Awesome. Thanks. Stunning Guitar

For the SG experts. Does the 24 fret version heel joint make the neck tenon a little more sturdy than the 61' SG 22 fret? These may be old myths, wiggly necks & etc. Confused on why Gibby has different heels on each of their SG models. With my limited knowledge, I always leaned towards the SG Standard (if I was going to purchase) since it has more heel mass and a higher connection point up the neck. Is my thinking flawed?

I see why Gibson put the switch with the control knobs as it gives the guitar a smooth clean look. Sounding and looking good. Thanks to Shane for showcasing this awesome guitar!

Just got a 2014 Gibson SGj, 61 Zebra pickups.. Best guitar I've ever played... As light as my Tele... Replaced my Les Paul as my main guitar! I'm officially an SG addict now.

The SG modern is the business! Love the trans black finish too. Another nice SG is the Supra, which is very similar.

This, Les paul modern or Fender ultra strat... I can't decide!! which one is most bang for your buck and more ease of play and enjoyable instrument?? Any suggestions?

Hi Shane, I love that SG. I'm lefty too, and as you know, our choice is limited. I have '74 SG Standard, with 22 frets, have you ever tried one?

What a beautiful guitar. I have a honey burst epiphone modern that I’ve fallen I love with and have upgraded quite a bit.

I'm really considering the epiphone version. AMC has this in a cool honeyburst

Funk-style guitar is obviously more often than not, primarily associated with Tele or Strat single-coiled tones, but from personal experience, an SG dialled in properly (hold the gain!), can clean up really nicely in that dept. With some satisfying added chunk to the overall tone.

@adamfox9599

Жыл бұрын

Loads of Motown tracks feature an SG as well. They’re great guitars for sound. I’m not sold on the looks but I can get past that

SGs deserve more love. Versatile rock machines and one of the most playable guitars out there. The Gibson models can look stunning as well. I get way more comments on the looks of my cherry red SG than the flamed LP I had in past.

Hi bro'! i'm left-h too,and the next guitar i need is this beautiful SG modern! the 24 frets makes this SG a incredible model,and the coil taps,whaow! we could play anything on it! So thanks so much for this very good video,i had just to find the money to buy me one! Cheers from Reunion Island. Wilfrid.

Seems to be a very versatile beast that looks and sounds awesome. It may help me to down size... 😉 So I'll be off this week to find a shop in Syd that has this in stock to try it out. Thanks for posting Shane!

@iost5459

Жыл бұрын

Did you try one?

@leoolivero963

Жыл бұрын

@@iost5459 Bought one. It's awesome.

I own one of these! Best purchase I’ve made to date!

Been looking at them also in lefty and they are discounted also in the UK and down to £1500! Love a sg and own a old standard but the new pickups and bigger frets is definitely a plus point.

Thats awesome they got these on the gibson side. They have been available on the epiphone branding for awhile now. :)

My Dean VMNT has the exact same black flame finish, and that guitar is definitely for metal. Interesting guitar, but I am not in the market for one since I just got an LTD Viper, which is ESP's take on the SG.

Try putting the Bridge Tone pot around 3 and the Neck tone pot at 10. It gives the guitar a round sound with just enough bite.

I managed to find a lefty to play. Wonderful guitar, lots of cool tones, looks beautiful. Just not a fan of 24-fret guitars and I don't get on well with the asymmetrical neck. Keeping my SG Standards, love 'em! Thanks Shane

I tried an SG a couple of times (loaner) and I could never get used to the neck dive. For me that's a deal breaker

I also just got a sg modern blueberry burst. It a lefty too, and I love it

I would like SGs more except for three reasons. They are fragile, some have tuning issues, and neck dive. I went to a Les Paul Special to get those type of tones. They are still fragile, but no neck dive, and the one I have actually stays in tune.

Coil tap is different than coil split

My first NEW guitar, was an Epiphone SG Modern from the "Inspired by Gibson" collection that launched in 2019. All around good instrument that had some features I figured would get me where I wanted to go. After about 9-10 months I started noticing tuning instability depending on how I was holding it. The inherent design of these set neck mahogany guitars can lead to neck joint movement that's hard to quantify. It was too much for me and got returned. The finish wasn't cracked anywhere and I'd had it plek'd and everything! The action was in the weeds low and that neck profile is by far the best Epiphone had offered before the '59 LP's. I'm much happier with the LTD '87 Eclipse NT in pearl white that I traded up for. To each his own.

It looks as though the binding doesn't cover the fret edges on this one.. They usually have this.

I have the Epiphone version of this and it is absolutely brilliant. Can't fault it. Finishes being a bit marmite.

Caught a little bit of Yes in the riffs. Definitely a classic! Nice guitar and a great demo.

@castleanthrax1833

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, he did that in the Vox video too. Must be the owner of a lonely heart. 💔

I'm a fan of "trans black" and think the guitar sounds great!

While I'm not a huge fan of the colour of this particular one, I wouldn't be opposed to a flame top in a more traditional colour. I've got an Epiphone SG from years back in honey yellow that looks fantastic. And having the jack on the side is a great idea - it's one thing that erks me on an SG when you accidentally step on your lead and pull the lead. The tops always prone to damage this way asit's so thin. Whereas it's secured much better at the side (much like what they do with the Tony Iommi models).

No neck dive problem?

I love my SG Tribute (faded red)

Outstanding video! I’ve owned the Epiphone SG Modern in trans black for a couple years! Absolutely love it. Looks great! Gotta have black. Love the coil tap feature. $2K for Gibson or $550 for Epi says it all!

@chopper4484

2 жыл бұрын

Mine too love the neck on the Epi, Burstbuckers would be a nice addition though!

Does the gibson sg modern guitar have neck dive?

@intheblues

Жыл бұрын

All SG's do, but I can't remember exactly how balanced it was sorry

The major drawback of SG, i found with my SG Standard, is it's lack of sustain. I'm interested in the Modern SG since it has the maple cap. It drastically helps the sustain issue.

@ny7294

8 ай бұрын

If your SGs suffer from a lack of sustain , it's user error ... you're doing something wrong

This sec set up is the same as my Gibson 2016 LP Standard. Seems we are back in the future..👍🇦🇺

I like that you lead with dirty tones, then clean. I mean, you don't get an SG for clean tones 😂Sounds great Shane!!

@BladeDoomer86

Жыл бұрын

As much as i love the rocking side of SGs, i find the clean tones amazing! Very bluesy.. Depends on pickups of course.

As a matter of fact, I have a nice red one!!I love ❤ it to bits

SURPRISING, Gibbo DIDN'T put the fret ends under the binding like they do on other models! Rockin' SG just the same Shane! \m/

@brianmckenzie1318

2 жыл бұрын

For $2,399 (US) you would think it would have the fret ends under the binding! Although it wouldn't be a deal breaker for me.

@DMSProduktions

2 жыл бұрын

@@brianmckenzie1318 ODD hey? Almost verging on CHIBSON specs!

@brianmckenzie1318

2 жыл бұрын

@@DMSProduktions LMAO!!!

@YouTubeHandlesAreMoronic

2 жыл бұрын

@@brianmckenzie1318 Fret binding nibs are stupid. Gibson should ditch the practice on ALL models, immediately. I just bought a Les Paul Standard '50s. It's a wonderful guitar, and I love it, but, I would prefer that the frets were installed OVER the binding, like EVERYONE else does. Why give up extra real estate on the frets to have useless, string-catching nibs?

@brianmckenzie1318

2 жыл бұрын

@@KZreadHandlesAreMoronic Agree with you. Was just wondering why it's $400 more than the '61 which has the fret ends under the binding, thus would expect it on this one! Speaking of your LP 50's Standard, I do love that Tobacco Burst!!!

i.m.o. this is the best SG ever made (also Sg Supreme is great). Burstbuckers Pro Alnico V are great pickups even for extreme gain; 24 frets; push/pull to switch to single coils....what do you need more?!

I just got this SG. Traded in a Custom shop for it. Best decision I made.

So Modern or '61.....which do you prefer and why?

@chrisbenson2430

Жыл бұрын

I had a 09 standard and a 2020 61 and sold them due to financial reasons. I also had a 60s les Paul standard. If I could only have one of those guitars back it would be the 61 sg standard, the guitar is amazing.

My best days were with a 1970 SG. BTW. Is Ben ok

I love sg models

I love the look of the SG Modern.

SG Modern is the perfect SG.

The Gibson Modern SG also has 24 frets - an additional two with sharp ends!

So glad you did this video. I love mine, I think people just don’t want to give anything “modern” a chance. Also the blueberry color is better ;)

Really dig the updated version of this Gibson SG Modern! People can accept all the modern updates a SG can get over a Les Paul 😂😂😂

Output jack!

I'm the first comment - Wow! Good playing.

the bright tone is not great for big disto low sustain too the best is 490 r 498t for me

I like it and the price and the sound and the color but the shape …I wanna sand it down.

I own an ebony Gibson SG from 2011 and cannot keep the thing in tune. I used to own a 1965 darkred SG many years ago which makes this newer SG pale in comparison.

At almost $4k those frets should be perfect

@BoltRM

2 жыл бұрын

For the price of Gibsons, it ought to be standard procedure to be able to take it to the nearest Gibson dealer & have any flaws corrected. They should stand by their product! 💪

@killasting

Жыл бұрын

From what I recall they are $2399 Brand New who’s trying to rip you off? Haha

This is the best Sg design in my opinión

Just got the Epiphone version of this model. Really nice. Looks the biz. Super easy to play. Knobs look cheap and ugly to my taste - changing to black speed knobs.

SG's are very special. I grew up in the 70's, and for me, at that time, they WERE the "sound of rock". Bands like Groundhogs, Blue Oyster Cult, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Budgie, and of course Sabbath, all had that raw, gnarly, SG "bark". It always sounded sort of "untamed" to me. Especially in comparison to the ubiquitous Les Paul. It is Gibson's "Tele". Which is why, to this day, after 50 years of playing, SG's and Tele's are STILL my favourite guitars.

A Little shrill sounding. could warm it up a bit. But tone is personal taste.

Love the SG modern. Now if Gibson would only make it in a gold top.

Gibson is doing really well lately. I like how they moved the input jack. I don’t like that they moved the toggle switch lol. I have a Les Paul Special which is kind of on the cheaper side of Gibson. It totally blows the most expensive Epiphone out of the water though. I got the Jerry Cantrell prophecy les paul from Epiphone thinking that it had to be nice being their most expensive guitar to date. Nope. Quality control must be non existent in their shop or I got really unlucky. The fit and finish was terrible

@christoguichard4311

2 жыл бұрын

Thats ridiculous...😒 Everyone raves about Epi fit and finish. Are you just trying to convince yourself that your Gibson is somehow magically superior. Just because it says "Gibson" on the headstock. That is laughable. 😂

@YouTubeHandlesAreMoronic

2 жыл бұрын

Spoken like someone who doesn't own both. I do. Gibson is superior in every meaningful way. Yes, Gibson is expensive. Get over it; it's a luxury.

@spider5001

2 жыл бұрын

@@christoguichard4311 I can send you pics if you like. The binding looks like it was done by a 2 year old. The frets were sharp and scratchy as hell. The nut is a generic pattern and the strings are sloppy in there. The bridge came so high off the deck i thought it was going to come unscrewed. The fret board had some kind of black stain or something that came off onto my fingers. If I thought so much of Gibson…. Why would I bother buy the Epiphone? I have all kinds of guitars. I still have my first guitar which was an Epiphone Jr. and I love it. I also have a g-400 SG. I understand that there are die hard fan boys of Gibson. This is just the facts of what I have experienced. I also understand that there are die hard Epiphone fans which you seem to be

@Gibbo1050

2 жыл бұрын

@@spider5001Never been a Gibson player but took the plunge a few months ago and got a Les Paul tribute. Fit and finish is great, plays nicely and stays in tune. Are there QC issues out there? Yep, but that's that same with any brand as your new Epi proved. Haters gonna hate unfortunately. Hope you have better luck with your next purchase.

@mr.astrophysics9115

2 жыл бұрын

Everyone is talking about the Epiphone modern figured Sgs 2021 no one really cares about Gibson anymore but you KZreadrs are continuing trying to shove them down are throats all your doing is making people hate them even more..hats off to the great Epiphone 👍🏻

My sg sounds great for finger picking The Chet Atkins style !

Odd that you don't give a mention of why "most people hate" this, even though that's part of your title. And no mention of the 24 fret neck either?

@Hulkhoagie1

Жыл бұрын

Yes he did. You clearly didn't watch until the end.

Sharp frets for 2 and 1/2 grand + u are very forgiving

The clean tones are as dirty as I would ever play 😅

Only thing i dont like are the knobs

Loving the look of this one, but how are sharp frets even a thing at this price point when a lot of

👍🏻👍🏻

Your dam good my friend

maybe you have not a good disto the guitar sounds better than that but you just show how it could sound trebly

Gibson has some issues but they killed it with that thing

It's funny how some guitars have their weaknesses , for example , Strats have the volume to close , SG's are neck heavy , Les Paul's are too heavy . Tele's too much treble , etc. But when PRS comes out with all these problems solved it's a bland lifeless piece of wood !

the SG is the best looking guitar in lefty.

Beautiful SG, but overpriced 400 bucks.

@snow15243

2 жыл бұрын

well you can get the epiphone version and swap the pickups for burstbuckers, and you would get basically the same guitar but for around $1,400 less.

@lazvt8469

2 жыл бұрын

@@snow15243 basically, but for a discriminating pallet the difference will be noticed. Love EPI, but haven’t played one, even with Gibson pups to be equal in tone and playability.

The only thing I hate about this SG is its price...

Wish I liked the SGs. Love how they look but not my feel!

@-Thunder

2 жыл бұрын

I never liked them in stores. Then I bought one, put a strap on and played standing like I normally do and I fell in love pretty quickly. Probably my favorite guitar at the moment.

superb 👫

MMMM whats it sound like as a guitar and not an amp or pedal demo.

It "feels premium"? Well for 2000 € it better does... okay, for a Gibson that's not self evident. 🤣

@DMSProduktions

2 жыл бұрын

Do.

Who DOESN'T love an SG?

@robertpurdy4452

2 жыл бұрын

I am one who does not. I am an Explorer guy. The two shapes I do not like are the SG and the Telecaster, but to each their own.

@xb5883

2 жыл бұрын

Me

@DMSProduktions

2 жыл бұрын

@@xb5883 Your loss! ;oP

@malcolmhardwick4258

2 жыл бұрын

@@DMSProduktions Certainly they are in the minority !

@DMSProduktions

2 жыл бұрын

@@malcolmhardwick4258 Good!

this is not the best hp series dude, you missed one model

No stupid, cost-increasing, performance-decreasing fret binding nibs. Yay!

@snow15243

2 жыл бұрын

its still $2,400.

I STOPPED 0:03sec into the video to state that We are BORED with the SAME Ol' Rehash from 1953 = LET IT DIE already! do something NEW

Sorry, a close to $3,000 guitar SHOULD be perfect